Valencia Population 2026

Valencia has a population of 18,841, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Los Ríos. Roughly 0.1% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 148× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.

Location of Valencia (capital Quito shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

18,841

Rank in Ecuador

#57

Coordinates

0.95°S, 79.36°W

~163 m elevation · America/Guayaquil

Distance to capital (Quito)

122 km

76 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Los Ríos

City	Population	Rank in Ecuador
Quevedo	213,842	#14
Babahoyo	76,279	#19
Ventanas	38,168	#31
Vinces	32,497	#37
Montalvo	15,547	#69

Cities near Valencia

La Maná16,450 people · ~14 km away
Quevedo213,842 people · ~15 km away
El Empalme48,754 people · ~33 km away
Ventanas38,168 people · ~56 km away
Pujilí16,168 people · ~73 km away
Balzar40,115 people · ~76 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Valencia?

Valencia has a population of 18,841 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Ecuador.

What region is Valencia in?

Valencia is located in Los Ríos, Ecuador.

Is Valencia the capital of Ecuador?

No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 122 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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